Man Mauled by Tiger After Entering Enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

An "agitated" man was mauled by a tiger after reportedly jumping into its enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Witnesses stated that shots were fired during the incident.

The park confirmed that emergency response procedures were immediately activated and that emergency services were attending the scene. A "black screen" was erected around the tiger enclosure, and the park was evacuated and closed for the remainder of the day, with further closure announced for the following day.

Yorkshire Ambulance Service confirmed they were called to the park at 1:33 p.m. following reports of the attack. Their response included two land ambulances, the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, and a doctor. Further inquiries were directed to South Yorkshire Police.

Video footage circulating on social media appeared to show a man in a black sweatshirt kneeling with his arms outstretched inside the enclosure as a tiger approached him from behind. The footage depicted the tiger biting the man's back and mauling him on the ground before standing over him.

A statement from the park acknowledged a "serious incident" and stated that they are cooperating with authorities to determine the exact events. The statement also emphasized that the safety and well-being of visitors, staff, and animals remain the highest priority.